06/03/2025
🩺 CPR Awareness Week: June 1–7
National CPR and AED Awareness Week highlights the importance of knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED in an emergency. Every second counts when a life is on the line.
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✅ How to Get CPR Certified
You can become CPR-certified through several reputable organizations. Here are a few common ways:
• CPR.Heart.org (American Heart Association)
• Offers in-person, blended (online + in-person), and fully online courses.
• Search for local classes by ZIP code. • RedCross.org
• Provides CPR, AED, and First Aid training with flexible options.
• Nationally recognized certifications.
• Local Hospitals, Fire Departments, or Community Centers
• Many offer free or low-cost CPR training sessions, especially during CPR Week.
• Workplace or School Programs
• Ask your employer or school if they sponsor CPR certification courses.
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💡 Why You Should Get CPR Certified
• 🕒 Save a Life
performing CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.
• 🏠 Most Cardiac Arrests Happen at Home
• You’re more likely to use CPR on a loved one than a stranger.
• 🧠 Every Second Counts
• Without oxygen, brain damage starts within minutes. CPR keeps blood and oxygen flowing.
• 🚑 EMS Response Can Be Delayed
• Immediate action from a bystander is often critical before help arrives.
• 💼 Boosts Your Resume and Confidence
• CPR training is a valuable skill for jobs in education, healthcare, childcare, fitness, and more.
• 🧒 Learn How to Help Children and Infants
• Courses cover child and infant CPR—essential for parents and caregivers.
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🔗 Visit to Learn More and Get Started
👉 https://cpr.heart.org
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First Aid, CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Learn more about resuscitation science, training in your community or organization, and other CPR programs.